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15. Welcoming the New Year

According to tradition, people must stay up late on New Year's Eve to welcome the New Year, and then let off firecrackers and fireworks to scare off inauspicious spirits and Nian, the New Year monster.

16. Giving of certain gifts

If you're feeling flush and generous, just make sure you avoid buying clocks, scissors, and pears as gifts, as they all have a bad meaning in Chinese culture.